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Yup, I am referencing guys who spend their time insulting women who achieve positions of power, women who are complain about sexual harassment, immigrants of color, liberals, progressives, posters who disagree with him about anything at all. I agree it does sound very much like you. I view it more as you flailing about madly trying to protect yourself from the accuracy of the observations.

The reason is stupidity like yours: "Let's not do any fucking thing about global warming because my six-figure income might drop a few dollars." "Let's not help anyone less fortunate because my six figure income might drop a few dollars." "I am going spread hate and lies, because hatred and lies is so darn effective at promoting peace and prosperity." You are as stupid as any Islamic extremist. Edited to add:. Spineless people embrace hatred and spread lies. Like you do.

@Argus, @Goddess

@Argus. Hate is hate. Your hatred and demeaning of Muslims is no more acceptable than any random Muslim person's hatred and demeaning of Westerners. What motivates them and you, as well as killers like bin Laden, is hatred. Your hatred is not more acceptable just because you haven't killed any Muslims.

Agree with this.

My favorite people are those who aren't bigots, full of hate and fear - regardless of color or creed. My least favorite people are those who spew hatred, whether its a Palestinian schoolteacher, an Imam in New York or a stupid bunch of white Canadians on an internet forum. I blame people like you, Argus, Goddess and DoP, along with people like Osama bin Laden, al Baghadi, Shekau, who spread lies and nurture hatred for "the other". You are only different in degree, not agenda or motivation.

So scared! And so wrong!

Unlike a "real man", who goes about gleefully insulting just about everyone who fails to be just-like-him.

Pretty sure its been covered on the CBC.

Hard to say, I know there are exceptions for sick people, and I think for pregnant/nursing women and young children. Good question, think I will ask someone.

I think in some cases they should not, due to lack of food resulting in potential safety issues.

You started it, and slapped my hand away every truce I attempted. No doubt you thought lashing out in hate and fear should be accommodated because you're such a good, white Canadian Christian.

We get two days off, plus a day or two at Easter. Thank you Christianity. Perhaps we need a month of stats for Ramadan?

Liar. Islamophobe.

Given how wide spread Christmas has become and how much money is spent by the public, would it still be considered a "religious" holiday? Perhaps renamed "Solstice Festival" would enable us to retain the consumerism and dispense with the religiosity. Think of the lack of Christmas Carols in the mall!

Islamaphobia.

Well said. I don't care what people believe, I only care that it not be harmful. Nonetheless It is a concern to me that religion can result in coercion of people, especially women and children, easier. How does a society effectively counter that, while still allowing private adherence to personal belief? That is a tough balance, imo, not just with Islam but any religion.

@Goddess I specifically and consciously chose the words "in terms of what is socially acceptable" because I knew you would do your damndest to twist what I say into the worst possible interpretation. I used some specific examples of what used to be socially acceptable and no longer is. Then comprehend this: I admire these things about you - your sense of humor, your determination to help women escape cult-like religions. I believe you are a very compassionate woman, and that your contribution to what you believe in is extremely important and valuable. But I am tired of holding my tongue at your continued assumptions about what I believe and your accusations based on your assumptions, your accusations that I lie, your twisting of everything I post to support your assumptions about me. I offered you and Argus and DoP the respect of removing Islamophobe from my vocabulary and moderating my speech in hopes of having more fruitful discussions, as well a s trying to make clear those areas where we agree. No more though: you shall be getting what you give.

Love the lack of reading comprehension among the usual suspects here. I specified certain social issues relating to women's rights and gay rights, and made no claims about blasphemy. But of course, pretending that I said killing people for blasphemy was part of Western culture a couple of decades ago displays the complete irrationality of Goddess when it comes to discussing Islam and Muslims.

I did a search and sure, right wing media, a la The Rebel and Voice of Europe, are reporting that. Reliable and credible media report nothing of the sort, just the opposite in fact. And here too.

You referred to people who care about the world as narcissists. That isn't criticism, its painting those who disagree with you as evil.

Such a sin to care about others. Who knew?

Islamic culture is approximately 50 years behind Western culture in terms of what is socially acceptable. For example, it was legal to rape your wife until the 1980s, in Canada. My mother had to get my father's permission to get birth control in the late 50s. If a woman was beaten, society and the law looked the other way; that started to change in the 60s and 70s. We were still arresting gay people in the 70s, and gay bashing/killing was still fairly popular until the 80s, despite being illegal. Yes, we are certainly more progressive than virtually any Islamic country, not to mention virtually every country in the world, but that progress is measured in decades, not centuries.

So? Christians claim the Bible is the Word of God. Nonetheless, the practice of Christianity is quite different now than it was even a couple hundred years ago. Does God change his mind on a regular basis, or have Christians changed the way they interpret his Word?

Yup. Sure, miscreants and good people both. But the inbuilt flexibility of holy books/religion is why people can move past the worst kinds of religious teachings. If not, we'd still be burning witches over here. Anyway, I thought you supported the reform of Islam? If it were true that the only correct interpretation is always the very worst, they would not be able to reform. Fortunately, thats not true - which is why we can see gay mosques and female run mosques, gay women in hijabs, and Muslim women uncovered. Denying that Muslims can interpret their holy book in both good and bad ways seems odd to me. As odd as it would be if DoP were insisting that all Christians must reject Gays because the Bible says so.